The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition fined the Association of Disinfection, Disinsection and Pest Control Workers of the Czech Republic for publishing, since 2016, so-called median prices for the provision of disinfection, disinsection and pest control services on its website.
New Design Rules in the EU: Greater Protection, But Also Clearer Limits
May 1, 2025, brought significant changes to design protection in the EU. Here are three key updates no designer should overlook:
First Foreign Investment Ban in the Czech Republic
On 1 May 2025, it was four years since the Czech Act on the Screening of Foreign Investments came into force.
Overview of Recent Efforts to Reform Spatial Planning and Construction Regulation in Slovakia
Over the past several years, Slovakia has witnessed numerous legislative initiatives aimed at reforming the frameworks for spatial planning and construction permitting. These initiatives were designed to modernize outdated procedures, enhance legal certainty, and accelerate construction development.
BTA Solivan Advises Catalyst Capital on Sale of Shopping Centers in Poland
BTA Solivan has advised Catalyst Capital on the sale of two shopping centers in Poland – Pasaz Swietokrzyski and Galeria Swidnicka – to EKO GP and GP1. Grzesiak & Partners reportedly advised the buyers.
Pontes Budapest Advises Emeren Group on Project Financing for Solar Portfolio
Pontes Budapest has advised Emeren Group on project financing in Hungary for its 52.4 megawatt-peak solar portfolio, secured in collaboration with Raiffeisen Bank Hungary.
Takeover Bid Obligation When Transferring Shares to a Trust: Czech National Bank Provides Clarification
Are you unsure whether a takeover bid is required when a controlling interest in a company is transferred to a trust? The Czech National Bank (CNB) has issued a clarifying statement on this issue.
Reverse Transfer of a Business Share in a Slovak Limited Liability Company
The transfer of a business share is a routine process in corporate transactions. A share purchase agreement (SPA) must be in writing with notarized signatures. The transfer becomes effective upon the company's receipt of the SPA unless a later date is specified. However, if required by law or the memorandum of association (MoA), it cannot take effect before the general meeting grants approval. Each transfer must also be registered in the Slovak Commercial Register (“Commercial Register”). In practice, complications may arise when one party withdraws from an SPA.
Licencing of Crypto-Asset Providers in Czechia
The Czech Republic has recently implemented new regulations for crypto-asset service providers, marking a significant step in aligning its legal framework with European Union standards. The Act on Digitalisation of the Financial Market (ZDFT), effective as of 15 February 2025, introduces comprehensive rules for the rapidly evolving digital finance sector. This article delves into the main features of the new law, its practical implications, and the specifics of the Czech regulation in the area of digital finance and crypto-assets.
Know Your Lawyer: Bartosz Miszkurka of Solivan
An in-depth look at Bartosz Miszkurka of Solivan covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
SCC: In Case of Reduced Working Hours, Remuneration Due Depends on the Actual Duration of Working Time
Our team achieved significant success defending a client before the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) in an employment dispute related to the amount of remuneration in the event of reduced working hours established by the employer in the event of a declared state of emergency or emergency epidemic situation (Article 138a, para. 2 of the Labour Code).
New Partners at JSK
Former Metrostav in-house Counsel Hana Nevralova has joined JSK as a Partner. At the same time, the firm elevated former Managing Associate Daniel Pospisil to its partnership ranks as well.
Changes to Reporting a Contact Person as of February 1, 2025
As we step into the new year, we often look forward rather than back. However, to ensure you don’t miss anything important, we’d like to remind you of significant updates.
How to Avoid Becoming a Data Controller
Conducting legal due diligence on the target company is standard practice before completinga transaction. Even today, eight years after the GDPR came into effect, some companies still fail to implement basic data protection principles in their internal policies or in their relationships with business partners and suppliers. Some even claim not to process any personal data at all.
A Challenging Year in Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Csaba Polgar of Pontes Budapest
Hungary’s economy and legal market have faced a tough year, shaped by political tensions, economic challenges, and global uncertainty, according to Pontes Budapest Partner Csaba Polgar, and from delayed investments to unpredictable regulations, the market has been navigating a challenging and uncertain landscape.
Are You Ready to Become a Venture Capital Entity?
If you manage an alternative fund under Section 15 of the Czech Act on Investment Companies and Investment Funds (ZISIF), you will need to comply with new legislation by 31 December 2024. Every manager will be required to amend the name of their company to include the term "venture capital entity", while the word "fund" must be removed.
Dentons and Solivan Advise on Financing of VSB's Raciborz Wind Farm
Dentons has advised PKO Bank Polski on the financing granted to VSB Group's subsidiary VSB Polska for its investment in the 41.6-megawatt Raciborz onshore wind park. Solivan advised VSB.
Regulation of Crypto Assets in Bulgaria
The MICA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulation was formally adopted by the European Parliament on 20 April 2023 and approved by the Council of the European Union on 16 May 2023. The adoption of MICA is in response to the growing need for regulation in the rapidly evolving world of crypto-assets and represents an important step towards building a stable and secure financial system in the EU.